A tale of togetherness
Then, in 1980, to protest the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, American President Jimmy Carter ordered a boycott of the Moscow Games.
Then, in 1980, to protest the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, American President Jimmy Carter ordered a boycott of the Moscow Games.
Bach also called for confidence and trust in getting out of the crisis, highlighting solidarity and digitalisation as two examples of the lessons they have learned and are putting into action with Olympic Agenda 2020+5.
Following Coates' remarks, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said the preparations for a safe and secure Games are proceeding steadily.
This term will finish on the closing day of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on August 8 this year, as decided by the IOC Executive Board.
Bach was elected to the position on September 10, 2013 at the 125th IOC Session.
The International Olympic Committee has warned Taiwan that it could lose its right to compete if it tries to change its name for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, ahead of a referendum that will incense Beijing.
"You know very well that this is not very easy for many reasons in this country."
On Tuesday the IOC will report on the progress being made with its Anti-Doping Rules, among other matters.
A doping case involving a Russian curler at the Pyeongchang Olympics would be “extremely disappointing” if proved true, the International…
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical Director Richard Budgett said on Sunday that he was impressed by the local authorities’ efforts…
